Samsung Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S) vs Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8 vs Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
16
MP
MP
5mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3050
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.8"
IPS+
IPS+
1080x1920
23
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4600
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB)
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22 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
1080x1920 pixels |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A |
Capacitive |
+15 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S) | Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB) | |
Model | Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S) | Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB) |
Other model names | Samsung Galaxy A8 A800S (4G LTE) | Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra 4GB/128GB ZU680KL DualSim, Asus Mercury |
Country or region available | South Korea | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Asus |
Release date | 7/24/2015 | 8/1/2016 |
Depth | 5.9 millimeters (0.23 inches) | 6.8 millimeters (0.27 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76.8 x 158 millimeters (3.02 x 6.22 in) | 93.9 x 186.4 millimeters (3.7 x 7.34 in) |
Weight | 151 grams (5.29 ounces) | 233 grams (8.16 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S) | Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT Super IPS+ |
Screen size | 5.7" inches | 6.8" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~73.8% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~72.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 386 PPI | 324 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 4 | Gorilla Glass 4 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S) | Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB) | |
System version | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
Firmware update | Android 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 8.0 Oreo |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S) | Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5430 (28nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-T628 MP6 600Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S) | Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 32GB (25GB available) eMMC 5.0 | 128GB (118GB available) |
External storage | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S) | Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 300/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Tri-Band 900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/1900/2100 | Global version: UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100 China version: CDMA2000, TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 17) | LTE Cat6 Global version: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,18,19,20,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40,41) China version: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,18,19,20,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S) | Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 16 megapixels | 23 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 5520x4140 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 31mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.6" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S) | Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 23mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S) | Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | FM (RDS) |
TV | Digital TV | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV | MP4, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S) | Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C SlimPort® |
Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S) | Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S) | Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3050 mAh | 4600 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 18 hours | 34 hours (1.4 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S) | Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, White, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • T-DMB TV (Korea) | • Colors: Titanium Gray, Glacier Silver, Rose Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Asus ZenUI 3.0 • Sony IMX318 sensor camera • DTS headphone • Hi-Res audio 192kHz/24bit • Quick Charge 3.0 • Fast charging battery: 60% in 45min • Miracast |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S) | Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL 128GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.191W/kg (head), 1.46W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.256W/kg (head), 0.576W/kg (body) | feature not registered |